SANDBAR SPORTS GRILL
20305 Old Cutler Road
Florida, 33189
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/23/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by dishwasher area. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled on top of reach in cooler at cook line.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/23/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/9/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at walk-in cooler and freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at dish area soiled mold like substance. Observed Ceiling and wall by fryers soiled with grease like substance also observed Wall across from fryers soiled with grease build up. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/9/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/7/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at women and unisex bathrooms. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at walk-in cooler and freezer. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of frying oil stored under three compartment sink. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at women's bathroom. Manager installed sign at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed reach-in cooler with water in bottom at cook line. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at dish area soiled mold like substance. Observed Ceiling and wall by fryers soiled with grease like substance also observed Wall across from fryers soiled with grease build up. Warning
- 53B-16-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee not knowing the minimum cooking temperature of chicken. Coached employee on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed James McGlynn manager with expired certificate on 3-08-19. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at preparation area and bar use other than intended. Manager removed utensils from sink at perpetration area and melted ice at hand sink at bar. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available at time of inspection. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/7/2024 revealed 12 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 4/4/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven accumulation of grease/food debris, located next to the steam table at cook line.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located across from the fryer at cook line.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler observed raw pork over cooked chicken wings.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun dispenser soiled, manager removed it and cleaned it on site. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a strainer stored in the hand wash sink next to the ice machine in the back kitchen.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/4/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/4/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/4/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/12/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
10
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance buildup on the inside and outside of the ice bin located at the bar area. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle inside spinach mix stored inside reach in cooler across cook line. Employee removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled with grease throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler across the grill internal temperature approximately 50F. Repeat Violation Warning
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna thawing in ROP package inside cooler drawers at cook line. As per employee for about an hour. Employee removed the tuna from package. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engage in food preparation without beard restraint. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on reach in cooler doors across cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed liquid margarine stored on the floor in the storage area by dishwasher. Employees placed the items at 6 inches from the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen mac and cheese thawing at ambient temperature on triple compartment sink. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna salad (55F - Cold Holding), shredded lettuce (54F - Cold Holding), mix guacamole (53F - Cold Holding), pico de gallo (53F - Cold Holding), krab sticks (54F - Cold Holding), cooked ribs (56F - Cold Holding), raw steak (54F - Cold Holding) stored inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per employee for less than 4 hours. instructed employee to moved all items to another working cooler for a rapid cool. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris on preparation reach in cooler across cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris and wet wiping cloth stored inside hand wash sink at kitchen. Manager removed the wiping cloth **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink next to ice machine. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/12/2024 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 1/12/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine located at back area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: Observed accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine located at back area. **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled with grease throughout kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled with grease throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler across the grill internal temperature approximately 50F. Instructed manager to no store food in this unit until is fixed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: Observed reach in cooler across the grill internal temperature approximately 50F. **Time Extended**
- 06-09-1:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna thawing in ROP package inside cooler drawers at cook line, as per employee for about an hour. Employee removed the tuna from package. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: During the callback inspection observed tuna thawing in ROP package inside cooler drawers at cook line, as per employee for less than one hour. Employee removed the tuna from package. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on reach in cooler doors across cook line.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: Observed gaskets torn on reach in cooler doors across cook line. **Time Extended**
- 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield broken over kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (54F - Cold Holding)inside reach in cooler across cooke line. As per manager for less than 4hrs. Manger placed the raw beef inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Observed raw fish (54F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line, as per operator for more than 4 hrs. Employee discarded the fish. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: During the callback inspection in the reach in cooler located across cook line observed tuna salad (55F - Cold Holding), shredded lettuce (54F - Cold Holding), mix guacamole (53F - Cold Holding), pico de gallo (53F - Cold Holding), krab sticks (54F - Cold Holding), cooked ribs (56F - Cold Holding), raw steak (54F - Cold Holding). As per employee and manager all items were placed in the cooler for less than 4 hours, instructed employee to moved all items to another working cooler for a rapid cool. Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris on preparation reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: Observed cutting board soiled with food debris on preparation reach in cooler across cook line. **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris inside hand wash sink at kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: Observed food debris inside hand wash sink at kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed some areas inside the ice machine rusted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: Observed some areas inside the ice machine rusted. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/12/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 1/3/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
5
Basic
12
Total
22
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine located at back area. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl without handle inside pico de gallo container inside walk in cooler. Manager removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled with grease throughout kitchen area. Warning
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler across the grill internal temperature approximately 50F. Instructed manager to no store food in this unit until is fixed. Warning
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna thawing in ROP package inside cooler drawers at cook line, as per employee for about an hour. Employee removed the tuna from package. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on reach in cooler doors across cook line.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed liquid margarine, cooking oil and sauces stored directly on the floor in the storage area by dishwasher. Employee placed items 6 inches from the floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 4 tongs stored on the fire suppressor at over stove. Manager removed the tongs. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop with handle inside container in contact with yellow rice at walk in cooler. Manager removed the utensil. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield broken over kitchen area. Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee bottled water inside reach in cooler across the cook line. Employee removed the water. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of sliced mushroom dented, also four cans of sliced olives dented, at back storage area. Manager segregated the cans to be exchanged or discarded**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) at kitchen. Manager replaced empty Chlorine gallon. Last reading Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over cut celery inside walk in cooler. Manager rearranged the items by cooking temperature. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw fish (54F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line, as per manager for more than 4 hrs. Manager discarded the fish. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (54F - Cold Holding)inside reach in cooler across cooke line. As per manager for less than 4hrs. Manger placed the raw beef inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Observed raw fish (54F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line, as per operator for more than 4 hrs. Employee discarded the fish. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed and provided to manager in printed form. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris on preparation reach in cooler. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris inside hand wash sink at kitchen. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager completed forms during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed some areas inside the ice machine rusted. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/3/2024 revealed 22 total violations (5 high priority, 5 intermediate, 12 basic).
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Phone: (305) 238-0001
Website: http://eatsandbar.com/
Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
(1,589 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Friday:11:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
✓ Currently Open
Features
✓ Night Club
✓ Bar
✓ Restaurant
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025